The Spark Institute of Research and Innovation
We are a non-profit dedicated to providing data-driven analytics to empower municipalities.
Municipal utilities face unique challenges - aging infrastructure, peak demand seasons, and tight budgets. Our affordable, data-driven solutions help you prevent emergencies, control costs, and plan for the future. No expensive equipment is needed, just smart insights from your existing data.
SERVICES
From infrastructure risks to peak loads, we transform your utility's data into actionable solutions. Our solutions help municipal utilities prevent crises, control costs, and secure their future - all without expensive new equipment or long-term commitments
Digitize The Grid
Our data-driven reports help you prevent costly emergencies and make smarter maintenance decisions. Know what needs attention before it becomes a crisis.
- Monthly Risk Maps: Visual mapping of high-stress areas based on usage patterns
- Failure Probability Report: Data-driven ratings of infrastructure risk zones
- Emergency Response Optimization: Analysis of past outages to optimize crew deployment
- Rate Case Evidence Package: Data visualization and analysis for regulatory filing
- Monthly "Action Priority" Reports: One-page summary of most critical areas
- Lineman Support: Biweekly assessment by our dedicated line crew
Key Benefits:
- Prevent costly emergency repairs
- Optimize maintenance scheduling
- Support funding requests with concrete data
- Reduce contractor call-outs
Load Management and Quota Analysis
Take control of your power costs with a comprehensive load analysis and quota management dashboard that leverages historical consumption patterns, minimizes expensive above-quota purchases, and prevents outages during peak demand periods.
- Quota Tracking Dashboard: Monitor usage against NYPA allocation
- Peak Load Forecasting: 7-day predictions based on weather and events
- Cost Impact Analysis: Track and optimize power purchase costs
- Strategic Planning Tools: Monthly and seasonal optimization strategies
Key Benefits:
- Minimize above-quota purchases
- Prevent peak demand season overloads
- Optimize operational timing
- Reduce premium power costs
Rate Case Support
We help you tell your utility's story with concrete evidence and clear numbers that regulators and residents can understand. Our analysis transforms existing utility data into strategic operational tools, supporting informed decision-making without requiring additional infrastructure investment.
- Infrastructure Risk Assessment: Data-backed evidence of critical needs
- Cost Impact Analysis: Showing the true cost of delayed maintenance
- Peer Utility Comparison: Data-driven benchmarking
- Public Impact Reports: Analysis of proposed rate increases on different customer segments
- Monthly Progress Tracking: Metrics showing deterioration without action
Key Benefits:
- Build compelling rate cases
- Minimize regulatory pushback
- Support community communications
- Accelerate approval process
Grid Vegetation Monitoring System
The Smart Grid Vegetation Management System (SGVMS) combines GIS mapping, satellite imaging, and predictive analytics to streamline vegetation control around the power grid, ensuring operational efficiency and uninterrupted service.
- Grid Focused Risk Assesment: Leverage GIS and satellite data to identify vegetation risks specific to grid infrastructure.
- Predictive Maintenance: Predict and address vegetation issues before they affect grid reliability.
- Reduce Costs: Reduce cost on trimming and vegetation management services by taking preemptive action.
Key Benefits:
- Enhance grid reliability
- Operational savings
For inquiries regarding pricing, email us at contact@sparkinstitute.us.